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I've been a Drew Brees fan since 2005, I have watched him grow from a game managing QB to an all time great. What I have seen over the years is that the media really has no respect for him. They always say he's a hall of famer, but in the same breath they tear down his legacy (this also seems to happen with Brady as well). He's the only QB that has to win two SB rings to lament his legacy, though Rodgers only has one. The MVPs should not be included in why you are great, because clearly the award is subjective to the panel. Brees should have won it in 2006 (LTs one yard TDs was not impressive at all IMO) and 2009 (Manning definitely should not have gotten it. If not Brees, it should've been Peterson). Brees' stats and one ring alone should lament his legacy as one of the all time greats. Anyway here are some of examples as to why I feel Brees success is been discredited (this is by memory only).
1. Drew Brees broke Dan Marino's record. The media including Marino himself came up with "game rule changes," and "pass attempts per year" or any QB can throw that many yards in this day and age. Which no one was doing it at the time, but Brees. Then when Peyton Manning broke the record it was a completely different discussion. They gave respect and praised Manning for doing it, like he wasn't getting those stats in garbage time or not benefiting from the same rule changes.
2. Similar to first point. Brees was also high in yards/attempts per season. Media stated Rodgers TD;INT ratio was more impressive than the yards stats. I have seen plenty of GB/INDY-DEN/NE games where the game is out of reach and QBs are still in the game padding on stats, but that's not comparable to playing from behind apparently. I was not impressed with Rodgers breaking the TD;INT ratio record, because Brady literally just broke the record not too long before. Brees breaking Marino's 50 year old record was more impressive, but that's debatable. Anyway, fast forward to 2018. Maholmes is throwing the ball miles more than Brees, and Brees has the great TD; INT ratio, but now getting all these yards are important to become MVP. No one person looked at Maholmes attempts per season and made the same argument regarding his passing yards, because it did not fit their narrative. Another way to present Brees as undeserving.
3. Also to the same year of the MVP debate between Malhomes/Brees debate in 2018. Those analyst were literally acting like Brees had an all star team with Kamara and Thomas vs Maholmes who had Hunt, Hill, Watkins, and Kelce. The media never brought up the fact that Maholmes was playing on an all elite team Vs Brees who has one real receiver and a RB as screen pass saver to make a good debate in Brees' favor. During those debates the yards stats suddenly mattered, but never did when Brees was getting them.
4. Drew Brees has an offensive genius in Sean Payton. Aaron Rodgers had Mike McCarthey and Patrick Maholmes has Andy Reid, but somehow Brees is the only one that benefits from having a great offensive coach.
5. The Dome QB discussions. Brees plays great outside. The media has never provided stats or games to indicate that Brees plays poor outdoors. Nor have they ever attached the dome QB stigma to Peyton Manning. Not to mention no dome QB in the league is as great as Drew Brees.
6. Brady is known for making no name receivers look great...like Brees hasn't been doing the same thing throughout his career. Brees has never had what the media would call a GREAT receiver. Colson was an amazing receiver, but I don't believe he would be that good had he been with another QB that's not of Brees stature. Also to stick with the Brady/Brees thing. Even this year when Brady had hurt weapons they use that excuse as to why Brady was playing horrible in some games. Brees barely had a game this season where the whole team was healthy at the same time.
I feel that no one ever provides a good debate as to why Drew Brees is great. Brees is suppose to have this disadvantage giving his size. Most QBs his height are running QBs. I'm impressed with how quickly Brees scans the field to find the open receiver. His quick release through his career has made his O-line look better than they actually was. The fact that he could see the open deep receiver down the field behind this tall wall (olinemen) and make the accurate throw is very impressive. Brees throws his receivers open and give them an opportunity to get to the spot to make the play. His accuracy and consistency to stay great every year is something most QBs cannot do. Now don't get me wrong Brees is not a perfect QB. He has turned the ball over due to force throws or refusals to take sacks, and I use to hate that mess. But Brees has modified his game the past 4-5 years to play smarter and less reckless. I just really don't understand why the media does not give him his due. What are some of ya'lls thoughts regarding the media discredit of Brees? Am I the only who sees this?
1. Drew Brees broke Dan Marino's record. The media including Marino himself came up with "game rule changes," and "pass attempts per year" or any QB can throw that many yards in this day and age. Which no one was doing it at the time, but Brees. Then when Peyton Manning broke the record it was a completely different discussion. They gave respect and praised Manning for doing it, like he wasn't getting those stats in garbage time or not benefiting from the same rule changes.
2. Similar to first point. Brees was also high in yards/attempts per season. Media stated Rodgers TD;INT ratio was more impressive than the yards stats. I have seen plenty of GB/INDY-DEN/NE games where the game is out of reach and QBs are still in the game padding on stats, but that's not comparable to playing from behind apparently. I was not impressed with Rodgers breaking the TD;INT ratio record, because Brady literally just broke the record not too long before. Brees breaking Marino's 50 year old record was more impressive, but that's debatable. Anyway, fast forward to 2018. Maholmes is throwing the ball miles more than Brees, and Brees has the great TD; INT ratio, but now getting all these yards are important to become MVP. No one person looked at Maholmes attempts per season and made the same argument regarding his passing yards, because it did not fit their narrative. Another way to present Brees as undeserving.
3. Also to the same year of the MVP debate between Malhomes/Brees debate in 2018. Those analyst were literally acting like Brees had an all star team with Kamara and Thomas vs Maholmes who had Hunt, Hill, Watkins, and Kelce. The media never brought up the fact that Maholmes was playing on an all elite team Vs Brees who has one real receiver and a RB as screen pass saver to make a good debate in Brees' favor. During those debates the yards stats suddenly mattered, but never did when Brees was getting them.
4. Drew Brees has an offensive genius in Sean Payton. Aaron Rodgers had Mike McCarthey and Patrick Maholmes has Andy Reid, but somehow Brees is the only one that benefits from having a great offensive coach.
5. The Dome QB discussions. Brees plays great outside. The media has never provided stats or games to indicate that Brees plays poor outdoors. Nor have they ever attached the dome QB stigma to Peyton Manning. Not to mention no dome QB in the league is as great as Drew Brees.
6. Brady is known for making no name receivers look great...like Brees hasn't been doing the same thing throughout his career. Brees has never had what the media would call a GREAT receiver. Colson was an amazing receiver, but I don't believe he would be that good had he been with another QB that's not of Brees stature. Also to stick with the Brady/Brees thing. Even this year when Brady had hurt weapons they use that excuse as to why Brady was playing horrible in some games. Brees barely had a game this season where the whole team was healthy at the same time.
I feel that no one ever provides a good debate as to why Drew Brees is great. Brees is suppose to have this disadvantage giving his size. Most QBs his height are running QBs. I'm impressed with how quickly Brees scans the field to find the open receiver. His quick release through his career has made his O-line look better than they actually was. The fact that he could see the open deep receiver down the field behind this tall wall (olinemen) and make the accurate throw is very impressive. Brees throws his receivers open and give them an opportunity to get to the spot to make the play. His accuracy and consistency to stay great every year is something most QBs cannot do. Now don't get me wrong Brees is not a perfect QB. He has turned the ball over due to force throws or refusals to take sacks, and I use to hate that mess. But Brees has modified his game the past 4-5 years to play smarter and less reckless. I just really don't understand why the media does not give him his due. What are some of ya'lls thoughts regarding the media discredit of Brees? Am I the only who sees this?
